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Rajput Definition

Raj·put (räj′po̵̅o̅t′)

noun

a member of a Hindu people, a former ruling caste of northern India

Etymology: Hindi rājpūt, prince < Sans rājaputra < rājan, king (see rajah) + putra, son < IE base *pu-, small, child > poultry

Rajput Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fort: The Jungle Book will come alive for younger children, who can take an elephant ride to an ancient Rajput fort.
  • architecture: The fort has many magnificent monuments - all fine examples of Rajput architecture.
  • painting: Rajput court paintings originated from the Jain illustrated manuscripts but each Rajput kingdom developed its own painting style.
  • court: Rajput court paintings originated from the Jain illustrated manuscripts but each Rajput kingdom developed its own painting style.
  • state: The 14 coaches are named after former Rajput states matching the esthetics and interiors of the royal past.

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